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Inquiry #1: Bid item #17 Temporary Crash Cushion are not on the plans, Bid Item # 7 Alternate Temporary Crash Cushions are.
Will item # 7 be deleted or will the plans be revised showing the location for these and the quantity sheet revised adding these to the quantity sheet.

Inquiry submitted 11/12/2020

Response #1:
(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 11/12/2020


Response #2:
(BI#1)-Please refer to addendum #1, dated December 14, 2020.
Response posted 12/16/2020



Inquiry #2: 1. Page E-9, cabinet ET109. Is it the intention to re-use an existing FDU at this location to terminate the new 12 strand cable here? The SP's, page 71, section 87-19.02F, FIBER DISTRIBUTION UNITS states "NOT USED".
2. Page E-9, SV at approx. 589+00, Note: PROVIDE SPLICE ENCLOSURE AND SPLICE TRAY. Why is a splice point being added to this relatively short run of 144 SMFO cable?
3. Page E-10, cabinet CM108, Note: PROVIDE SPLICE ENCLOSURE AND SPLICE TRAY. Why is this needed here?
4. Page E-10, cabinet CM108, is it the intention to re-use an existing FDU at this location to terminate the new 12 strand cable here?
5. Page E-11, cabinet CM109, Note: PROVIDE SPLICE ENCLOSURE AND SPLICE TRAY. Why is this needed here?
6. Page E-11, cabinet CM109, is it the intention to re-use an existing FDU at this location to terminate the new 12 strand cable here?
7. Page E-11 between 607+00 and 612+00 a short section of 96 SMFO is indicated here. This adds another splice point to your system. Can the new 144 SMFO cable instead be extended to the SV at 612+00 to eliminate this extra splice?
8. Page EQ-1, FIBER OPTIC CABLE SYSTEM, sheet no. E-10 has a quantity of one of each SPLICE TRAY and SPLICE ENCLOSURE. Sheet E-10 has two of each of these indicated in the notes. Which is correct?
9. Page EQ-1, FIBER OPTIC CABLE SYSTEM, sheet no. E-11 has a quantity of one of each SPLICE TRAY and SPLICE ENCLOSURE. Sheet E-11 has two of each of these indicated in the notes. Which is correct?


Inquiry submitted 11/22/2020

Response #1:
(BI#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 11/23/2020


Response #2:
(BI#2)-Please refer to addendum #1, dated December 14, 2020.
Response posted 12/16/2020



Inquiry #3: There is a bid item for plant establishment work item 43, but notice to bidders doesn't give the amount of working days for the plant establishment period? How long is PE, what are the working days for plant establishment.
Inquiry submitted 12/08/2020

Response #1:
(BI#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 12/08/2020


Response #2:
(BI#3)-Please refer to addendum #1, dated December 14, 2020.
Response posted 12/16/2020



Inquiry #4: ITEM 105 MIDWEST GUARDRAIL SYSTEM SHOWS 1340 FT. LAYOUT SHEET L-4 SHOWS END GR 7' POSTS. COULD CALTRANS GIVE A SEPERATE ITEM OF MGS 7' POSTS SO CONTRACTOR KNOWS HOW MANY THEY WANT? NOT SURE IF THEY WANT THE WHOLE JOB AS 7'. ALSO DO THEY WANT WOOD OR STEEL POSTS.
Inquiry submitted 12/17/2020

Response #1:
(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 12/17/2020


Response #2:
(BI#4)-Addendum #2, dated 12/28/20, addresses the 7’ post. In regards to whether the MGS posts are steel or wood, please refer to Special provisions section 83-2.02C(1)(a).
Response posted 12/22/2020



Inquiry #5: Is the contractor or the biological firm responsible for plant establishment?
Inquiry submitted 12/22/2020

Response #1:
(BI#5)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 12/22/2020


Response #2:(BI#5)-Typically the contractor or the sub-contractor would be responsible for plant establishment. See Section 20-4 “Plant Establishment Work” of the 2018 Standard Specifications.

Response posted 12/23/2020


Response #3:
Response posted 01/11/2021



Inquiry #6: Biologists subcontractors are asking for the Environmental Commitment Record for this job. Can you please provide this information?
Inquiry submitted 12/23/2020

Response #1:
(BI#6)-Bid per contract documents.

Response posted 12/24/2020



Inquiry #7: Please provide the smoothness data for the existing roadway section that is to be cold planed and overlaid.
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2021

Response #1:
(BI#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 01/06/2021


Response #2:
(BI#7)-See addendum #4, dated 1/8/21.
Response posted 01/11/2021



Inquiry #8: SPECIALS SECTION 1-1.09:
"The project is in a freeze-thaw area."
Is this the true?
Inquiry submitted 01/07/2021

Response #1:
(BI#8)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 01/07/2021


Response #2:
(BI#8)-The area is not in a freeze thaw area. Addendum no. 4 removed this requirement. Please direct to addendum no. 4
Response posted 01/11/2021



Inquiry #9: Per the Special Provisions, Section 87-1.03V(2) states that "asphaltic emulsion sealant may be used when dense graded asphalt surfacing will be placed over the installed loop conductors". Please confirm asphaltic emulsion sealant can be used when open graded asphalt surfacing will be placed over the installed loop conductors. If the answer is "No", please change Section 39-3.04A to allow a minimum of 96 hours elapsed time between the time the pavement is cold planed and the HMA is placed, in order to allow adequate time for loop installation.
Inquiry submitted 01/08/2021

Response #1:
(BI#9)-Your inquiry has been received. However, please be aware due to the short time frame between when this inquiry was received and the bid opening, there may not be time to provide a response. If no additional response is posted please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 01/09/2021


Response #2:
(BI#9)-The contractor shall proceed per contract documents.


Response posted 01/11/2021



Inquiry #10: Please add a bid item for fast acting dust suppressant on the cold planed surface in order to avoid dust and damage claims.
Inquiry submitted 01/08/2021

Response #1:
(BI#10)-Your inquiry has been received. However, please be aware due to the short time frame between when this inquiry was received and the bid opening, there may not be time to provide a response. If no additional response is posted please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 01/09/2021


Response #2:
(BI#10)-bid per contract documents.
Response posted 01/11/2021



Inquiry #11: Cal Trans thank you for the PPF Files submitted in Addendum # 4

1. Looking at the layout sheets L-1 thru L-5, do you think your PPF files you submitted will align with correct MRI segments for this project?

Inquiry submitted 01/11/2021

Response #1:
(BI#11)-Your inquiry has been received.  However, please be aware due to the short time frame between when this inquiry was received and the bid opening, there may not be time to provide a response.  If no additional response is posted please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 01/11/2021


Response #2:
(BI#11)-Yes, the ppf files should align correctly with the MRI segments for the project.
Response posted 01/11/2021



Inquiry #12: What are the Chart G3 and G4 Freeway Lane requirements for? They are not labeled for a specific purpose and they limit the amount of lanes we can take at a time.
Inquiry submitted 01/11/2021

Response #1:
(BI#12)-Your inquiry has been received. However, please be aware due to the short time frame between when this inquiry was received and the bid opening, there may not be time to provide a response. If no additional response is posted please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 01/11/2021


Response #2:
(BI#12)-Bid per contract documents.
Response posted 01/11/2021



Inquiry #13: Plan sheet X-2 (2/119) typical sections show the existing fiber optic line slightly below the bottom of the new pavement structural section. Does Caltrans have any pothole information indicating the actual locations/depths of the existing fiber optic line? Please provide this information to the contractors.
Inquiry submitted 01/11/2021

Response #1:
(BI#13)-Your inquiry has been received.  However, please be aware due to the short time frame between when this inquiry was received and the bid opening, there may not be time to provide a response.  If no additional response is posted please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 01/11/2021


Response #2:
(BI#13)-We do not have information on the depths or location of the existing fiber optic line.
Response posted 01/11/2021



Inquiry #14: Plan sheet E-9 through E-11 (75-77/119) show the location of the new fiber optic line. It is difficult to see whether the new line is beyond the edge of the new roadway structural section or if it conflicts with the new section. Is the intent for the new line to be installed outside/beyond the new pavement structural section?
Inquiry submitted 01/11/2021

Response #1:
(BI#14)-Your inquiry has been received.  However, please be aware due to the short time frame between when this inquiry was received and the bid opening, there may not be time to provide a response.  If no additional response is posted please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 01/11/2021

The information provided in the responses to bidder inquiries is not a waiver of Section 2-1.07, "JOB SITE AND DOCUMENT EXAMINATION" of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with the contract. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may change a previous response.